Short commutes, shopping are pluses

7:32 PM,
May 10, 2013

A bedroom in a Barnes Bend home, which is a Jones Co. community in southern Davidson County.

Written by

Bill Lewis
| For The Tennessean

Jenny and E.J. Kerr wanted a new house in the suburbs but dreaded the idea of long commutes and living miles from friends and everyday conveniences like shopping, dining and entertainment.

The Kerrs aren't alone. Home builders see growing demand for suburban living close to the city. They are responding with new subdivisions near or inside Davidson County strategically located near interstates, employment centers, shopping malls and the airport.

Jenny and E.J. discovered Lenox Village, a "smart growth" community that combines homes with offices, small shops and services like a ...